Gloucester

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Gloucester, VA

Area Guide

This county is home to one of America’s most well-known historical figures

Coastal Historic Quaint Beach Nature

Gloucester is a county in eastern Virginia on a peninsula nestled between the York River and Mobjack Bay. Some areas are lush and wooded while other communities can indulge in the waterfront. The architecture is diverse from upscale farm houses to modern apartments available for rent. Living in this county gives access to excellent elementary schools, attracting those with young children as well. This historic county is best known for being home to Werowocomoco, the tribal headquarters of Powhatan and the location of where Pocahontas saved John Smith’s life. The county honors her legacy through the Pocahontas Museum, murals, a statue, and the annual Pocahontas Festival. Gloucester is the perfect place to rent an apartment or house if you’re looking for a quaint oasis where you can go antique shopping, buy fresh produce from a farmers market, and still have all the convenience of modern life.

Since Chesapeake Bay, York River, and the Atlantic Ocean are all within 70 miles, outdoor recreation, especially watersports, are very popular hobbies for residents. Gloucester Blueways is great for boating while Gloucester Point Beach Park is a dream for hikers, bikers, and sunbathing enthusiasts. If you’re looking for even more to do, Newport News, Hampton, and Richmond are only an hour away.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Gloucester, VA is $1,070 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Gloucester has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,070/month
607 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Petsworth Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

382 Students

Botetourt Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

546 Students

Bethel Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

498 Students

Page Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

581 Students

Peasley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

620 Students

Page Middle School

Public

Grades 8

392 Students

Gloucester High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,531 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • York River State Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Newport News/Williamsburg International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.